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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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